“Yes, I noticed that too,” Charlotte uttered faintly. “But it doesn’t matter. I want to let others know that I don’t belong to anyone. And I won’t try to please anyone. I am me whether they like it or not.”
“Indeed. There’s no need for you to compromise with anyone.”
Lupine was impressed with Charlotte’s attitude.
“Nonetheless, Lady Sherlyn is a nice person.” Charlotte sounded composed. “At least so far, she’s been respecting and understanding me a lot.”
“The Laurent family needs to rely on Mr. Lindberg’s power after all.” Lupine’s view was more subjective in this. “That’s why she is treating you nicely. She won’t dare to offend you.”
“You got a point…” Charlotte smiled slightly. “Nonetheless, I still prefer to look at the brighter side of humans.”
“You’re just too kind.”
By the time the two of them finished getting changed and came out from the fitting room, Sherlyn had gotten along well with the kids. She taught them the basic knowledge of horse riding, and she even demonstrated it for them.
Ellie and the three kids were learning diligently while Robbie watched indifferently at a corner.
“Mommy!” Seeing Charlotte walking out, Ellie immediately ran over to her. “Come and have a look. Beta has learned how to ride a horse.”
“Please be careful.” Charlotte cast a side glance at Morgan, signaling her to keep an eye on them.
“Don’t worry. There’re so many people here. Nothing will happen.” Sherlyn let out a smile. “Charlotte, how about racing for a round and demonstrate for them?”
“Sure!” Charlotte jumped onto a horse; her posture seemed utterly professional.
“Not bad.” Sherlyn was impressed by that.
“Let me be the judge then.”
Overwhelmed with excitement, Louis volunteered to become their judge.
With that, Lupine and Morgan escorted the kids to the side to watch the race. Even Robbie started to show a hint of anticipation.
Louis raised the competition gun and fired a shot into the sky the next moment.
Instantly, Charlotte and Sherlyn’s horses galloped forward with full speed.
Upon seeing that, the kids began cheering enthusiastically for Charlotte. Meanwhile, all the maids clenched their fists and started cheering for Sherlyn.
Louis was watching the race nervously as well. Suddenly, Diana, who stood beside him, cast him a question. “Louis, do you want Lady Sherlyn or Ms. Lindberg to win?”
“It doesn’t matter who wins.” Louis let out a smile. “As long as they enjoy it.”
“Louis, you’re so kind,” Diana commented.
Louis was utterly focused on the race as he did not pay much attention to what Diana said.
Diana did not further say anything, walking away from him.
In the end, the race was a tie.
Sherlyn and Charlotte reached the finishing line simultaneously. And Louis announced they both to be the winners.
All the kids got triggered with thrill upon hearing his announcement. They did not mind who won.
Robbie and Ellie, who initially showed no interest in horse riding, became curious after watching this race. Thus, they both started to join the rest to learn from Charlotte.
“Charlotte, how could you possibly teach so many kids together? Let Louis help you.” Sherlyn smiled upon seeing that. “Louis, what are you waiting for?”
“Oh. Okay.” Louis came back to his senses and immediately walked over to help out.
At that moment, Sherlyn was sitting relaxingly while sipping on her cup of coffee. What a foolish boy. He’s too honest. She let out a sigh as she shook her head.
“Sir Louis is a naive man,” The maid smiled and said.
“Indeed. There’s no way he could win a woman’s heart like this.” Sherlyn cast a glance at Charlotte. “This woman is not someone ordinary men could impress.”
Those maids did not dare to say more.
Meanwhile, Diana, pouring coffee into a cup, weighed in. “There’s a line I read in the movie. No matter how strong a woman is, she will become as tame as a sheep once conquered.”
“Conquered…” Sherlyn’s eyes lit up upon hearing that word. “You’re right!”
